Bengaluru: Off-spinner Nathan Lyon struck crucial blows for Australia with three top-order wickets as India struggled at 168/5 at tea on the opening day of the second Test here on Saturday.Live Scorecard – IND vs AUS, 2nd Test – Day 1Lyon was helped along by some poor shot selection by the Indian batsmen, sending back Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane for figures of 3/40.Fast bowler Mitchell Starc and left-arm spinner Steve O’Keefe bagged a wicket each.Lokesh Rahul was the only batsman in the Indian top order to keep the Australian bowlers at bay to post a well made 79 by tea. His unbeaten 175-ball innings includes nine hits to the ropes. Ravichandran Ashwin was giving him company at the other end when the teams went in for tea. India vs Australia – Complete CoverageBrief scores:India (First Innings): 168/5 (Lokesh Rahul 79 batting; Nathan Lyon 3/40) vs Australia.Stay updated on the go with Sify Live Scores App. Click here to download it for your device
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